Arrangement in a chair, for example a combined chair

US5255957A · kind A · utility

Inventors

• Peter Opsvik · Asker, NO
• Hans C. Mengshoel · Gaupen, NO

Key dates

• Filing date: Jun 13, 1991
• Grant date: Oct 26, 1993
• Expiry date: Jun 13, 2011

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A47C9/005
• WIPO field: Furniture, games
• WIPO sector: Other fields

Abstract

Arrangement in a chair (1), for example a combi-chair allowing for a plurality of sitting positions, in which in order to make it easier for the user (20) when sitting down on the chair, and presenting a larger variety of sitting positions for the user (20), there is suggested an arrangement (10) which comprises one or more support devices (13) which are adapted to the user (20) of the chair (1), and which by the user (20), for example by a simple movement of the foot, may be brought into or away from arbitrary positions in relation to the chair seat (2), such that the user (20) on the one hand with the different support devices in their positions of use is given the choice between a plurality of stable support positions, for example a kneeling-like sitting position having the shins resting on a calf support, a conventional sitting position with the feet resting on on the floor, a backwardly slanting position with the feet resting on supporting devices, or an advanced rearwardly tilted position with the back calves resting on support devices, and such that, on the second hand, the support devices in a position beyond the entrance area of the seat allows the user (20) to sit down an…